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Bruce Blakeman to formally announce candidacy in 4th District congressional race

Bruce Blakeman, the former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, says he will run for Congress in the 4th District. As News 12 has reported, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy is battling lung cancer

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Feb 20, 2014, 12:58 PM

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